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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1967 · Est. 7.5 hour read
Taran Wanderer
Part of the The Chronicles of Prydain series
A hero's quest for identity leads to a truth he may not be ready to face.
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222 pages· 55,641 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Taran, once an Assistant Pig-Keeper, dreams of marrying Princess Eilonwy. To prove his worth, he embarks on a journey with his loyal companion Gurgi, seeking noble origins. Their adventure leads them to the mysterious witches of Morva and the realms of Prydain, culminating at the Mirror of Llunet, which reveals one's true self. But is Taran prepared for the revelation? As he confronts his deepest questions, the stakes are high, and the truth may change everything. Will Taran find the courage to accept who he truly is?
From the publisher
Taran Wanderer, the fourth book in Lloyd Alexander’s The Chronicles of Prydain Taran is an Assistant Pig-Keeper no longer–he has become a hero. Now he dreams of winning the hand of Princess Eilonwy, but how can someone who has spent his whole life caring for a pig hope to marry royalty? Taran must find out who he really is. Eager to learn his origins and hoping to discover noble roots, Taran sets off with the faithful Gurgi. The journey takes the companions to the three witches in the Marshes of Morva and through the many realms of Prydain. At last they reach the mystical Mirror of Llunet, which reveals a person’s true identity. Yet Taran may not be ready to face the truth. . . . Includes a new pronunciation guide.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 222
- Words
- 55,641
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 870L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.2
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 9
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 6632
Publication
- Published
- May 16, 2006
- First published
- August 24, 1967
- Publisher
- Henry Holt & Company
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780805080513
- OCLC
- 68961518
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